Age, Biography and Wiki
Ismaila Isa Funtua was born on 17 January, 1942 in Funtua, Northern Region, British Nigeria, is a Nigerian statesman (1942–2020). Discover Ismaila Isa Funtua's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
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| Occupation |
Administrator |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
17 January, 1942 |
| Birthday |
17 January |
| Birthplace |
Funtua, Northern Region, British Nigeria |
| Date of death |
20 July, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Abuja, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger
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Ismaila Isa Funtua Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Ismaila Isa Funtua height not available right now. We will update Ismaila Isa Funtua's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ismaila Isa Funtua's Wife?
His wife is Hauwa Ali Akilu
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Hauwa Ali Akilu |
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Ismaila Isa Funtua Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ismaila Isa Funtua worth at the age of 78 years old? Ismaila Isa Funtua’s income source is mostly from being a successful Administrator. He is from Niger. We have estimated Ismaila Isa Funtua's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Administrator |
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Timeline
Ismaila Isa Funtua OFR, mni (17 January 1942 – 20 July 2020) was a Nigerian statesman who served as a Federal Minister in the Second Nigerian Republic.
After government service, Isa Funtua went into business where he cultivated clients, business associates and friends who extended his interests beyond the normal scope of a businessman.
Ismaila Isa was born in Funtua in January 1942.
He received Islamic education, where he learnt the Qur'an, Islamic jurisprudence and the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.
He later attended the Commercial College in Zaria, Federal Training Centre in Kaduna and the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria.
He also attended the University of Manchester, and was the Monitor-General of Course 9 of the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies.
A highly capable administrator, Isa Funtua started his career in the Katsina Native Authority, where he eventually rose through the ranks working in the defunct North Central State.
He later joined United Textiles Limited in Kaduna, where he was the personnel manager showcasing "great managerial finesse" over ten thousand workers.
His father was called Isan Ammani when he was alive, he died in 1945 when Samaila was just three years old.
He has 5 children, Abubakar, Fatima binta, Halima, Amina and Aliyu,he has 8 grandchildren but only 2 are know publicly which are isa abubakar isa and ibrahim ahmed kuru.
He was a member of the 1994 Constitutional Conference under General Sani Abacha; was listed as a target by the regime.
He then retired into private business where he became a director of several companies.
He was the founder of Funtua Textiles Limited, and managing director of the Democrat Newspaper.
He was also the founder and Chairman of Bulet Construction Company (one of the largest indigenous construction companies in Nigeria), responsible for building several federal buildings.
He was a Life Patron of the International Press Institute and the President of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria.
Ismaila Isa Funtua died on 20 July 2020 after a cardiac arrest.
He was a long time personal friend and close associate of President Muhammadu Buhari; and was a very influential figure in the Buhari administration.
He was also a prominent member of the infamous Kaduna Mafia, a loose group of Nigerian businessmen, civil servants, intellectuals and military officers from Northern Nigeria.
Ismaila Isa Funtua died after a cardiac arrest in the late hours of 20 July 2020.
Isa Funtua was the grandson of Late Ammani Funtua.
